The Ghorepani and Poonhill trek is one of the most wonderful short treks in the Annapurna region that holds the magic of the Himalayan panorama, encounters the beautiful and kind Gurung people and ultimately offers the highest level of fun, walking through the colourful rhododendron woods.
Beginning and ending in Kathmandu, you'll have ample time to explore this wonderful city as well as the vibrant city of Pokhara at the end of your short trek. Each night after trekking in the Annapurna region, you'll be stay in unique teahouses and dine on local meals freshly prepared for you. The Ghorepani and Poonhill trek is one of the most wonderful short treks in the Annapurna region that holds the magic of the Himalayan panorama, encounters the beautiful and kind Gurung people and ultimately offers the highest level of fun, walking through the colourful rhododendron woods.
Beginning and ending in Kathmandu, you'll have ample time to explore this wonderful city as well as the vibrant city of Pokhara at the end of your short trek. Each night after trekking in the Annapurna region, you'll be stay in unique teahouses and dine on local meals freshly prepared for you.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Kathmandu, Free Time & Pre-Trip Meeting
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You will arrive at Kathmandu airport where you will be transferred by private car to your hotel for check-in. You'll attend a pre-trip meeting at the hotel in the afternoon and then you are free to explore the city for the rest of the day. There is a variety of interesting markets and museums to visit in Thamel.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu
Transportations
Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu City Hotel P.Ltd
Destinations
Kathmandu
Notes
During this meeting, your guide will greet you at your hotel and provide all of the necessary information regarding your upcoming trip. Feel free to ask questions regarding the trek if you have any.
Day 2
Fly to Pokhara & Sightseeing
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This morning, you will take a flight to Pokhara. Pokhara is the tourism capital of Nepal, with its laid-back charm, you can't help but fall in love with its ambience. After checking in at your hotel, your guide will take you for some sightseeing. You'll visit Phewa Lake, Davi's Fall, Mahendra cave, Bat Cave and Seti Bridge.
Accommodation
Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara★3 star
Activities
Pokhara
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Airport Customs, Kathmandu
Plane from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara
Private Driver from Pokhara Airport to Kantipur Hotel Training Center
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
Pokhara
Day 3
Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga
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After breakfast at your hotel, you will check out and embark on a one hour and a half drive to Neyapul where you will start trekking in the Annapurna region. Enjoy a 30-minute trek to Birenthanti where you will experience a delicious Nepali lunch. Continue for an easy three-hour trek to approach Tikhedhunga. Once you arrive, you will check into a local teahouse and explore around Tikhedhunga and take in the stunning nature of the area.
Accommodation
Tikhedhungga Guest House
Activities
Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga
Tikhedhungga
Transportations
Private Driver from Pokhara to Naya Pul
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Pokhara
Tikhedhungga
Day 4
Trek to Ghorepani
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You will check out of your teahouse after breakfast and then head towards your next destination. The trek today will start with a two-hour steep climb to Ullery, where you will stop for a tea break. Then you'll continue on a gradual uphill hike to Nangethanti where you will have lunch. Continue to walk after lunch to approach Ghorepani. Here you will check into a teahouse and you can explore around Ghorepani in your free time or enjoy the sunset view in the evening.
Accommodation
A Moutain Guest House, Ghorepani
Activities
Trek to Ghorepani
Ghorepani
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Ghode Pani
Day 5
Poonhill Sunrise Trek & Trek to Tadapani
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Today you will hike to Poonhill in the early morning for a stunning sunrise view. Here you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the Annapurna range. Then, return to Ghorepani, have breakfast and check out of the teahouse. Enjoy a 6-hour scenic trek to Tadapani. During the first part, you will climb uphill to Deurali and continue downhill along the forest trail to Banthanti where you will stop for lunch and continue until Tadapani. Check into a teahouse and explore around the village.
Accommodation
Tadapani Tea House
Activities
Sunrise at Poonhill
Trek to Tadapani
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Ghode Pani
Histan Mandali
Ghandruk
Day 6
Trek to Ghandruk
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You will start your trek after breakfast, first part you will walk gradual to Bhaise-Kharka, continue gradual descend through the Forest to approach Ghandruk with multiple ascends and descends. You will enjoy the magnificent view of Annapurna South, Himchhuli, Fishtail, Mardi himal. You will have lunch at Ghandruk village. After lunch, you will explore around Ghandruk typical Gurung village and Ghandruk Gurung Museum.
Accommodation
Ghandruk Teahouse
Activities
Trek to Ghandruk
Gurung Museum
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Ghandruk
Day 7
Trek to Nayapul, Drive to Pokhara & Free Time
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Today, your day starts with a steep descent to Syauli Bazaar where you'll continue to Birethanti where you will stop for lunch and continue walking 30 minutes to Nayapul. You'll then drive one and a half hours to Pokhara by private car. Upon arrival, you'll settle in and then have the afternoon free to spend as you wish.
Accommodation
Hotel the Kantipur Pokhara★3 star
Activities
Trek to Nayapul
Pokhara
Restaurants
Moondance Restaurant & BarOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Nayapul to Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Ghandruk
Lumle
Pokhara
Day 8
Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu & Sightseeing
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After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Kathmandu, a 25-minute scenic flight. After checking into your hotel, you will take a guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu to see all the major sights this capital city has. The visit includes Basantapur Durbar Square, the Monkey temple and the Buddhist religious site, Boudhanath Stupa.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Free Time in Thamel
Transportations
Private Driver from Pokhara to Pokhara Airport
Plane from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Pokhara
Kathmandu
Day 9
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
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Today your guide will take you on a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu. First up, you'll visit Swyambhunath Stupa also known as Monkey temple. Then you will head to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa. In the afternoon you'll have some time to explore Thamel. You can have your dinner in a restaurant called "Bhojan Griha" if you wish, where you can enjoy Nepali dishes with a cultural show.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Basantapur Durbar Square
Swayambhunath
Boudhanath Stupa
Pashupatinath
Restaurants
Kantipath Bhojan GrihaOptional Activity: AU$ 42 per person
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
Day 10
Departure from Kathmandu
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After breakfast in the morning, you will have some free time to do some last minutes shopping and explore around Thamel before your departure. After check out from your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Transportations
Private Driver from Kathmandu City Hotel P.Ltd to Tribhuvan International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
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What’s included?
9 nights accommodation
12 activities
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
Trekking permits
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
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AU$ 3,207/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Nepal in 10 days
3-star accommodation
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